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Hope is Fading

In a war torn future, play as a robot piecing together your damaged frame, scavenge for parts and engage in fast paced combat.

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art by rens publishing
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art by rens publishing
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March 28, 2025
1 year and 127 days ago
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About the Game

SOLO PROJECT
My name is Rens, I have about 20 years experience with 3D and have been working with video games for 15. I have worked with DICE, Epic, Sony, Intel, Sledgehammer | Battlefield 3, 4, hardline, COD. With Positions ranging from 3D Artist, Environment Artist, Expert TA to Technical Art Director. I have shipped games on a range of platforms, including PS3, PS4, PS5, 360, XBOXONE, XBOXSX and integrated graphics.

Any form of support is greatly appreciated to help push things forward and grow into a small, specialized studio.



CURRENT STATE
As a technical foundation, it incorporates a lot of the functionality that will be found in the main game. However it is the first implementation, every system needs a lot of work to bring it up to final quality. You can play through in about 30 minutes.

CURRENT FOCUS
+ Visual Benchmark
+ Enemy behavior
+ Additional armor and weapon parts and upgrades
+ Abilities
+ Crafting and resources
+ Overhaul menus and UI
+ Narrative and mission design

EARLY ACCESS REWARDS TO BE CLAIMED IN THE FULL RELEASE
+ Two exclusive full Armor Skins (stats can be transferred to these items)
+ Each armor part has a unique variation in appearance that can be unlocked through crafting
+ Special drone companion skin
+ Two unique banners (both flag and frame can be used separately)
+ Unique background (3D environment) for previewing your character in the menu
+ Unique Battle rifle, Assault rifle, and shotgun variation

Hope is Fading 
is set in the distant future, where you play a robotic character lost and separated from its combat unit. Facing a losing battle, you are the last hope against the relentless corrupted machines that are pulling the world apart.

Complete a Failed Mission in a Ruined World
Step into the aftermath of a catastrophic event, where everything now lies in rust and ruin. It’s your job to pick up the pieces of a mission left incomplete.

Confront the Horde
Fight off swarms of robotic combat units designed for war.
Survive encounters with zombie like wanderers who stagger through the wreckage.

Scavenge and Craft
Track down raw materials and blueprints scattered throughout the environment or looted from defeated enemies.
Forge stronger armor that boosts your resilience against overwhelming odds

Energy Management
Keep a close eye on your power core, ensuring your energy levels remain high enough for crucial abilities.


Weapon Upgrades
Enhance damage output, reload speed, or customize crosshairs.

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